Edifier Enterprises Canada R501 Speaker System User Manual
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1.2. Diagram 2 I Operating instructions Surround sound speaker systems using the 5 1 formatare designed to connectto compatible audio devices offering 5 1 output Many PC sand DVD players already offer this type of output Ifyou only have a2 channelstereo outputit may be possible to purchase a Dolby digital5 1 decoder which will convert this into a5 1 format This isnot included with these speakers If you mustuse a2 channelinput thenthis should be connected to the front Land frontR input This willresult ina stereo output only 1 POSITIONING If you have the 5 1 surround sound inputthen you can experience the full performance ofthis system Youwill have the individual outputs for the subwoofer front stereo rear stereo and frontcentre speakers Position the front stereo speakers infront ofthe listening position with an equal distance tothe leftand rightsides Ideally the speakers should be aboutear height when sitting to listen ifpossible and slightly away from arear wall or they can be hooded ontoa wallif necessary Ifthey are placed ona slippery surface alittle blue tack may help hold them in place Thesespeakers contribute a lotto the overall audio so careful placement is crucial to your enjoyment ofthe music The centre speaker should be placedon the top ofyour TV set or your computer monitor if applicable as this speaker is used forvocal content The voicesin a movie need to soundas thoughthey are coming fromthe TV set sotry po
3. Rear Surround channels volume relative control This adjusts the relative volume ofthe rearspeakers when compared withthe master volume level It canbe changed from0 9 with 5 being the equilibrium level Resets the SURR CENTER SW volume levels to the factory defaultlevel MUTE Mute ON OFF CENTER Centre channel volume relative control This adjusts the relative volume of the centre speaker when compared with the master volume level Itcan be changed from 0 9 with 5 being the equilibrium level SW SW channel volume relative control This adjusts the relative volume of the subwoofer when compared withthe master volume level It canbe changed from 0 9 with 5 being the equilibrium level VOL The master volume control It canbe changed from 0 9 9 is the maximum The volume ranks in 32 levels so every indicating number from Oto 9Yincludes 3 4 levels of volume For best performance aimthe front part ofthe controllerat theinfrared detector behind the remote indicator The remote indicator will change or flash after receiving the signalfrom the remote controller Please note thatthe range of the remote controller is limited so don t position the subwoofer too far from the listening position Edifier Diagram 3 Snecifications Total Power Output RMS 6W x 4 8 W 30 W Input Impedance 20K Ohm Input Sensitive 450 mV Frequency Response 35 Hz 20 KHz Dimension Subwoofer 2
4. 92 W x 295 H x 410 D mm Dimension Satellite 105 W x 193 H x 130 D mm Gross Weight About 17 Kg Troubleshooting No sound Are power input speaker cables andconnectors all attached and seated Is soundcard properlyinstalled and functioning Is appropriate software properly installed and operating Is computer s sound control panel volume turned up One or more speakers haveno or lowsound level Are cablesall connected properly Are connectorsfully seated insoundcard speakers or Y adapter for two channel cards Are surround Mainand subwoofer levelcontrols properly adjustedon Control Pod Are computer software settings adjusted for proper use Is computer system s sound control panel volume turned up Distortion or buzzing quality to totalsound or subwoofer Turn downcomputer s sound control panel volume and increase ControlPod volume Turn down Subwoofer volume as program signal maybe too strong Noise or hiss signal not loud enough with Main Volume turnedup Turn upcomputer s sound control panel volume Turn down Main Volumeon control Podto compensate Appropriate softwareor hardware installed and operating Is this sound part ofthe program material being played Is software adjusted and set properly Computer Video Monitor Interference Is this Subwoofertoo close tothe computer monitor Try 10 distance Are oneor some ofthe satellite speakers too close tothe computer monitor Edifier
5. Edifier R501 Multimedia Desktop Theater User s Manual Edifier Enterprises Canada Inc Designed and Engineered in Canada IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TOPREVENT THERISK OF The lightning flashwith arrowhead withinan equilateral The exclamation pointwithin an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert theuser to thepresence of ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT REMOVE COVER triangle is intendedto alert theuser to thepresence Uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s OR BACK NOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTS of important operatingand maintenance servicing Enclosure that maybe of sufficientmagnitude to constitute INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED instructions in theliterature accompanying the a risk ofelectric shock topersons SERVICE PERSONNEL Appliance SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Install in accordance with the manufacturer s Instructions Do not usethe speakers nearwater anddo not immerse them inany liquid orpour any liquidon them Do not blockthe openings inthe speaker cabinets never push objectsinto speaker ventsor slots because of fireor electric shockhazards and provide sufficient space around the speakers for proper ventilation The apparatus shallnot be exposedto dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be pl
6. acedon the apparatus Do not installnear any heatsources such asradiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized plug A polarized plug has twoblades with one wider than the other The wide blade is providedfor your safety If the provided plug does not fitinto your outlet consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the powercord from being walked on or pinched particularly atplugs convenience receptacles and the pointwhere they exitfrom the apparatus For added protection during lightning storms unplug the speakers fromthe electrical outletand turn off the computer Unplug this apparatus when unused forlong periods of time One Year Limited Warranty Water and moisture Do notuse the speakers near water anddo not immersethem in any liquid or pour any liquid onthem Heat Place the speakers away fromall heat sources Ventilation Do not blockthe openings inthe speaker cabinets neverpush objects intospeaker vents or slots because of fireor electric shock hazards and provide sufficient space around the speakers for properventilation Location Placethe speakers ina stable location so they willnot fall causing damage to the speakers or bodily harm Cleaning Unplug the speakers fromthe computer and from theelectrical outlet beforecleaning them with a dampcloth Lig
7. any equipment forwhich they werenot intended The terms ofthis warranty apply only to speakersystems when such speakers are returnedto the respective authorized Edifier reseller where they were purchased Under the termsof this warranty the original consumer purchaser has certainlegal rights and may have otherrights which vary worldwide Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Manual Edition 1 1 Dec 2004 Printed in CHINA Congratulations on your Edifier Purchase Thank you for purchasing Edifier R501 Multimedia speaker system Your Edifier system has been designed to deliver crisp powerful sound inthe computer environment and to maximize the 3D audio capabilities of today s games movies and multimedia applications Please keep this user s manual safely forfuture reference Notice Edifier and Edifier logo are owned by Edifier Enterprises Canada Inc and may be registered And other brand names and trademarks are the property of their owners Edifier assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appearin this manual Information contained herein is subject to change without notice Features Complete wooden MDF cabinet 8 Long throw subwoofer driver 2 way satellite speakers Micro Computer controlled digital volume IC LED digital display the volume value and other status Volume fade in and fade out when power on off Full function infrared remote controller 5 1 channels inputs Dolby Digital AC 3 and DTS ready Magnet
8. htning For added protection during lightning storms unplug thespeakers from theelectrical outlet and turn off the computer Servicing is requiredwhen the apparatus has been damaged in anyway such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has beenspilled or objectshave fallen into the apparatus the apparatushas been exposed to rainor moisture doesnot operate normally or has beendropped Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel Please adjust the audio to propervolume to avoid damaging your healthand the system WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TORAIN OR MOISTURE Edifier warrants tothe end userthat all ofits computer speakersystems are free from defects in material and workmanshipin the course ofnormal and reasonableuse for aterm of oneyear from the date of purchase This warranty isthe exclusive andonly warranty in effect relative to Edifier multimedia speaker systems and any other warranties either expressedor implied areinvalid Neither Edifiernor any authorized Edifier reseller isresponsible for any incidental damages incurredin the useof the speakers This limitation ofincidental or consequential damage is not applicable where prohibited Edifier obligation underthis warranty doesnot apply toany defect malfunctionor failure asa result ofmisuse abuse improper installation use with faulty or improperequipment or the use of the speaker systems with
9. ically shielded design Open the packing Please check the speaker Model number marked onthe packingcarton Please contact the seller assoon as possible ifyou findthe speakeris theincorrect model or has sustained shipping damage D i He He ee He HB R501 packing list Overview 1 x Sub woofer SatelliteSpeaker Subwoofer 5 x Satellite Speakers 3 x Audio connecting cables 3 5 stereo to3 5 stereo 3 x Audio connecting cables 3 5 stereo to RCA 3 x speaker connecting cords for Left Right and Center channels about 2 5m 2 x speaker connecting cords for surround channels about 5m LO 1xremote controller Model RC15A is Remote Controller M 2 xAAAbatteries Audio Cable User s Manual MI 1xUser s manual Diagram 1 Back panel Connections All ofthe speaker connections audioinputs power switch and power cord are concentrated on the back panel ofthe subwoofer Usethe diagrams below to help you identify these connections and get the system up andrunning quickly and smoothly ____ _____ Input of left amp rightaudio signal Input of surround audio signal Input of central and heavy bass audio signal o D ktop Theft Center o Edifier Multimedia Des _ Spk Out ESS VCR RIGHT Connected LEFT with AC power
10. sitioning this ontop ofthe set The rearspeakers are used for special effects and are not as crucial intheir placement Agood position for these is highup onthe wall behind the listening position perhaps pointing downward alittle The subwoofer houses a powerful bass driver andthe positioning of this unit can have an effect onthe quality of the bass If the unit is placed ina corner the bass willbe amplified by the reflection fromthe walls This position will give maximum bass but can sound quite boomy Aposition neara rear wall but away fromthe corneris bestas this willgive alittle boostto the bass without being too much Experimentwith the position to achieve bestresults Also note that the unit recives the signals from the remote control The range of transmission from the remote is not too great so don t position the bass unit too far fromthe listening position 2 CONNECTING 1 Switch off the power first before connecting any partof the system 2 Connectall 5 satellite speakers to theirrelative speaker output spring clips onthe rear panel ofthe Sub woofer Please noteto match the colour redto redand black to black Note thatthe cable for the rear speakersis longer than the front 3 Connectthe inputs to your PC or DVD playeras shownin Diagram 2 4 Plugthe AC power plug into the wall outlet as shown in Diagram 2 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER The remote controller is shown in Diagram 3 F1 Reserved button Power Power ON OFF SURR
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